Amiloride (By mouth)

Amiloride (a-MIL-oh-ride)

Treats congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, and other conditions such as low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalemia). This medicine is a diuretic (water pill).

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to amiloride, or if you are unable to urinate or have kidney disease or high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia). You should not use this medicine if you are also taking similar diuretics such as triamterene (Dyazide®, Dyrenium®, Maxzide®) or spironolactone (Aldactazide®, Aldactone®).

How to Use This Medicine:

Tablet

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.

It is best to take this medicine with food. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

This medicine is usually given in combination with other diuretics. Not all diuretics work the same way. Some types of diuretic can cause serious medical problems if you take them with amiloride. Take only the medicines your doctor has prescribed as part of your combination treatment.

Never share your medicine with anyone.

If a dose is missed:

If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.

Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.